2 PhD positions in Biology, Medicine, or Philosophy (Germany)

The Münster Graduate School of Evolution (MGSE) offers 2 PhD positions funded by DAAD- stipends for international (non- German) students within the stimulating environment of the University of Münster, Germany.

As an interdisciplinary graduate school, the MGSE uses the unifying concept of evolution to bridge the faculties of biology, medicine, geosciences, mathematics, and philosophy. PhD students work on their diverse disciplinary projects in one of the involved institutes and benefit from interdisciplinary curricular activities as well as a structured supervision and support throughout their PhD.
The MGSE is based in the stimulating city of Münster in a historical building opposite the Münster castle and offers a family friendly and international atmosphere.
You can apply for one or several of the following six projects. Each project involves high-quality research and state-of-the-art techniques and is supervised by excellent researchers.

The program begins in 2015 for a duration of 36 months. English is the working language.

Qualifikations
Highly qualified and motivated candidates all over the world are invited to submit their application.

Requirements:
- MSc (or an equivalent degree) relevant for the respective project (biology, medicine, mathematics, or philosophy). At the time of application, generally no more than six years should have passed since you gained the last degree.
- Excellent academic record, interest to work interdisciplinary, and motivation to actively participate in the structured PhD program of the MGSE.
- Fluency in spoken and written English (or willingness to take part in a respective course).
- Only international (non-German) applicants can be accepted. At the time of application you should not be living in Germany for more than 15 months.
- Applications from women are particularly encouraged. Handicapped candidates with equivalent qualifications will be given preference.

Application procedure:
You can apply for one or several of the listed projects via the DAAD platform by 1.8.2014. If you want to apply for more than one of the projects, please submit an application for each project separately. From among the applicants, we will shortlist candidates for (Skype) interviews and subsequently nominate 4-8 applicants. From among the nominees, a DAAD committee will select the two scholarship recipients. In case of questions please contact:
Dr. Rebecca Schreiber (MGSE Coordinator)
Email: rebeccaschreiber@uni-muenster.de
Telephone: +49-(0)251 / 83-21252